A second motion filed by South Korea’s main opposition party to oust President Yoon Suk Yeol won the required two-thirds majority in the country’s parliament on Saturday.
Their first motion a week ago failed after members of Yoon’s ruling People Power Party (PPP) boycotted the proceedings, meaning there was no necessary quorum.
Of the 300 members, 204 voted in favor of initiating impeachment proceedings.
Prime Minister Han Duck Soo will assume presidential duties until the Constitutional Court makes the final decision on whether Yoon’s impeachment is upheld or declared unconstitutional.
The opposition has accused Yoon of violating the constitution after his unexpected declaration of martial law on December 3. The measure shocked the nation but was withdrawn just hours later after massive public backlash.
